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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 220.74 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 220.74 and 94.50 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 220.74 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/220.74 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 220.74 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 20,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,859.93/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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