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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222 and 95.40 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 21,178.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,178.80/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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