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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.36, 221.29 and 94.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.36, 221.29 and 94.89 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.36 : 221.29 = 94.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.36/221.29 = 94.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.36x = 221.29 × 94.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.36x = 20,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998.21/160.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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