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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.40, 221.36 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.40, 221.36 and 94.97 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.40 : 221.36 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.40/221.36 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.40x = 221.36 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.40x = 21,020.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,020.98/160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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