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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.18, 220.97 and 94.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.18, 220.97 and 94.65 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.18 : 220.97 = 94.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.18/220.97 = 94.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.18x = 220.97 × 94.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.18x = 20,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914.22/160.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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