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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 221.48 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 221.48 and 98.32 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 221.48 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/221.48 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 221.48 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 21,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.91/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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