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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.74 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.74 and 95.25 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.74 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.74 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.74 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 21,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.74/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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