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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.52, 221.54 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.52, 221.54 and 95.02 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.52 : 221.54 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.52/221.54 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.52x = 221.54 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.52x = 21,050.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,050.73/160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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