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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.83, 221.90 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.83, 221.90 and 98.64 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.83 : 221.90 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.83/221.90 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.83x = 221.90 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.83x = 21,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,887.72/160.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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