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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.45, 221.45 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.45, 221.45 and 95.00 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.45 : 221.45 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.45/221.45 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.45x = 221.45 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.45x = 21,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,036.17/160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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