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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 221.54 and 98.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 221.54 and 98.42 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 221.54 = 98.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/221.54 = 98.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 221.54 × 98.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 21,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802.37/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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