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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.18 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.18 and 95.50 is: 131.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.18 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.18 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.18 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217.71/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.80

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