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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221.01 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221.01 and 94.68 is: 130.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221.01 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221.01 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221.01 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 20,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925.23/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.67

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