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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 221.87 and 98.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 221.87 and 98.53 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 221.87 = 98.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/221.87 = 98.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 221.87 × 98.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 21,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,860.54/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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