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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 221.80 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 221.80 and 98.54 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 221.80 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/221.80 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 221.80 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 21,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,856.17/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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