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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 220.84 and 94.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 220.84 and 94.57 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 220.84 = 94.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/220.84 = 94.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 220.84 × 94.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 20,883.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883.97/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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