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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 222.06 and 98.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 222.06 and 98.79 is: 136.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 222.06 = 98.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/222.06 = 98.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 222.06 × 98.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 21,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,937.31/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.27

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