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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.58, 221.62 and 95.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.58, 221.62 and 95.14 is: 131.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.58 : 221.62 = 95.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.58/221.62 = 95.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.58x = 221.62 × 95.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.58x = 21,084.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,084.93/160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.30

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