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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 222.08 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 222.08 and 95.42 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 222.08 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/222.08 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 222.08 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 21,189.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.79/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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