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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 222.11 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 222.11 and 95.50 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 222.11 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/222.11 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 222.11 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 21,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,211.51/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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