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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.38, 221.30 and 98.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.38, 221.30 and 98.22 is: 135.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.38 : 221.30 = 98.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.38/221.30 = 98.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.38x = 221.30 × 98.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.38x = 21,736.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,736.09/160.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.53

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