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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.77 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.77 and 98.60 is: 136.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.77 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.77 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.77 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 21,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,866.52/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.01

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