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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.44, 221.40 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.44, 221.40 and 94.95 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.44 : 221.40 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.44/221.40 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.44x = 221.40 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.44x = 21,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,021.93/160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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