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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.92, 222.18 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.92, 222.18 and 95.45 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.92 : 222.18 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.92/222.18 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.92x = 222.18 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.92x = 21,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,205.61/160.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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