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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 221.89 and 95.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 221.89 and 95.35 is: 131.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 221.89 = 95.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/221.89 = 95.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 221.89 × 95.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 21,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,157.21/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.55

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