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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.09 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.09 and 98.77 is: 136.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.09 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.09 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.09 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,935.88/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.26

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