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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.83 and 98.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.83 and 98.69 is: 136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.83 = 98.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.83 = 98.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.83 × 98.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 21,892.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,892.40/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.18

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