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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 221.30 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 221.30 and 93.95 is: 129.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 221.30 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/221.30 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 221.30 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 20,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791.92/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.69

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