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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 222.01 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 222.01 and 95.34 is: 131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 222.01 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/222.01 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 222.01 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 21,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167.03/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.59

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