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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.39, 221.46 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.39, 221.46 and 98.31 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.39 : 221.46 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.39/221.46 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.39x = 221.46 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.39x = 21,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,770.78/160.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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