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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.01 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.01 and 94.71 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.01 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.01 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.01 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 20,931.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,931.86/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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