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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 221.34 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 221.34 and 94.92 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 221.34 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/221.34 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 221.34 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 21,009.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.59/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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