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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 220.83 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 220.83 and 94.51 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 220.83 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/220.83 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 220.83 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 20,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870.64/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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