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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 221.99 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 221.99 and 98.75 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 221.99 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/221.99 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 221.99 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 21,921.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921.57/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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