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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 220.90 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 220.90 and 94.59 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 220.90 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/220.90 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 220.90 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 20,894.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,894.93/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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