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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.05 and 94.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.05 and 94.75 is: 130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.05 = 94.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.05 = 94.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.05 × 94.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 20,944.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,944.49/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.70

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