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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.87 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.87 and 94.55 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.87 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.87 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.87 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 20,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,881.68/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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