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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 221.32 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 221.32 and 94.89 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 221.32 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/221.32 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 221.32 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 21,001.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001.05/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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