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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 221.28 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 221.28 and 94.83 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 221.28 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/221.28 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 221.28 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 20,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.98/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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