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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.76 and 98.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.76 and 98.61 is: 136.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.76 = 98.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.76 = 98.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.76 × 98.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 21,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.75/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.07

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