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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.13 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.13 and 94.77 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.13 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.13 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.13 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 20,956.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956.49/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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