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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 222.02 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 222.02 and 98.66 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 222.02 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/222.02 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 222.02 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 21,904.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.49/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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