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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.27, 221.16 and 94.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.27, 221.16 and 94.78 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.27 : 221.16 = 94.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.27/221.16 = 94.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.27x = 221.16 × 94.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.27x = 20,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,961.54/160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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