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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 222.01 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 222.01 and 95.32 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 222.01 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/222.01 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 222.01 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 21,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,161.52/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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