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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.08 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.08 and 95.48 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.08 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.08 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.08 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,203.44/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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