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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 221.60 and 95.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 221.60 and 95.09 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 221.60 = 95.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/221.60 = 95.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 221.60 × 95.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 21,071.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.47/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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