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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.15 and 98.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.15 and 98.83 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.15 = 98.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.15 = 98.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.15 × 98.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.08/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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