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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 221.70 and 149.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 221.70 and 149.23 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 221.70 = 149.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/221.70 = 149.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 221.70 × 149.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 33,084.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,084.29/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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