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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 221.99 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 221.99 and 98.72 is: 136.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 221.99 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/221.99 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 221.99 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 21,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914.85/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.24

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