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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 220.91 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 220.91 and 94.58 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 220.91 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/220.91 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 220.91 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 20,892.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,892.92/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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