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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.67, 221.74 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.67, 221.74 and 95.18 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.67 : 221.74 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.67/221.74 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.67x = 221.74 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.67x = 21,103.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,103.87/160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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