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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 221.79 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 221.79 and 95.23 is: 131.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 221.79 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/221.79 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 221.79 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 21,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,121.06/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.42

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