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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 221.49 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 221.49 and 95.03 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 221.49 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/221.49 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 221.49 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 21,048.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,048.19/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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