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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.58 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.58 and 98.40 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.58 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.58 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.58 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 21,803.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,803.47/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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