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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 222.20 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 222.20 and 98.88 is: 136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 222.20 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/222.20 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 222.20 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 21,971.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,971.14/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.48

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