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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 221.54 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 221.54 and 98.37 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 221.54 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/221.54 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 221.54 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 21,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792.89/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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