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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 221.98 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 221.98 and 95.34 is: 131.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 221.98 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/221.98 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 221.98 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 21,163.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,163.57/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.60

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