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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.60, 221.63 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.60, 221.63 and 95.10 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.60 : 221.63 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.60/221.63 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.60x = 221.63 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.60x = 21,076.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,076.60/160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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