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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 221.75 and 95.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 221.75 and 95.16 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 221.75 = 95.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/221.75 = 95.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 221.75 × 95.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 21,101.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.25/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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