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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 221.10 and 94.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 221.10 and 94.76 is: 130.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 221.10 = 94.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/221.10 = 94.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 221.10 × 94.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 20,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.44/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.72

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