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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 221.60 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 221.60 and 95.11 is: 131.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 221.60 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/221.60 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 221.60 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 21,076.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076.38/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.25

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