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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.96, 222.15 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.96, 222.15 and 95.44 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.96 : 222.15 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.96/222.15 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.96x = 222.15 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.96x = 21,202.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,202.00/160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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