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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.86 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.86 and 94.56 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.86 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.86 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.86 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 20,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,884.52/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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