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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.76, 221.90 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.76, 221.90 and 98.56 is: 136.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.76 : 221.90 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.76/221.90 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.76x = 221.90 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.76x = 21,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,870.46/160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.04

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