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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.49, 221.48 and 98.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.49, 221.48 and 98.33 is: 135.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.49 : 221.48 = 98.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.49/221.48 = 98.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.49x = 221.48 × 98.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.49x = 21,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.53/160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.69

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