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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.78, 221.88 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.78, 221.88 and 98.62 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.78 : 221.88 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.78/221.88 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.78x = 221.88 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.78x = 21,881.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,881.81/160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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