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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 220.94 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 220.94 and 94.60 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 220.94 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/220.94 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 220.94 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 20,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,901.61/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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