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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.50, 221.49 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.50, 221.49 and 98.44 is: 135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.50 : 221.49 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.50/221.49 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.50x = 221.49 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.50x = 21,803.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.48/160.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.85

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