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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221.01 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221.01 and 94.65 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221.01 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221.01 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221.01 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 20,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.49/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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