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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160, 220.82 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160, 220.82 and 94.56 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160 : 220.82 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160/220.82 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160x = 220.82 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160x = 20,880.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,880.74/160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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