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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.70 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.70 and 95.21 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.70 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.70 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.70 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 21,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108.06/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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