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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 221.72 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 221.72 and 95.22 is: 131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 221.72 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/221.72 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 221.72 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 21,112.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,112.18/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.36

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