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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.62, 221.55 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.62, 221.55 and 95.07 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.62 : 221.55 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.62/221.55 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.62x = 221.55 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.62x = 21,062.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,062.76/160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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