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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 220.86 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 220.86 and 94.58 is: 130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 220.86 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/220.86 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 220.86 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 20,888.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.94/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.52

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