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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 221.02 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 221.02 and 94.66 is: 130.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 221.02 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/221.02 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 221.02 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 20,921.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.75/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.65

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