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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.40 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.40 and 98.36 is: 135.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.40 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.40 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.40 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 21,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,776.90/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.68

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