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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 221.06 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 221.06 and 94.68 is: 130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 221.06 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/221.06 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 221.06 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 20,929.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929.96/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.63

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