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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 221.21 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 221.21 and 94.80 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 221.21 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/221.21 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 221.21 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 20,970.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970.39/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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