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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 222.21 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 222.21 and 134.70 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 222.21 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/222.21 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 222.21 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 29,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,931.69/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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