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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.21, 221.10 and 94.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.21, 221.10 and 94.69 is: 130.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.21 : 221.10 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.21/221.10 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.21x = 221.10 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.21x = 20,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,935.96/160.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.68

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