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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 221.72 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 221.72 and 98.52 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 221.72 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/221.72 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 221.72 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 21,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,843.36/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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