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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.97, 222.11 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.97, 222.11 and 95.46 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.97 : 222.11 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.97/222.11 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.97x = 222.11 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.97x = 21,201.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201.51/160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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