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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 222.06 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 222.06 and 95.42 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 222.06 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/222.06 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 222.06 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 21,187.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187.85/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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