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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 221.72 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 221.72 and 95.20 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 221.72 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/221.72 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 221.72 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 21,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107.74/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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