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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 221.44 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 221.44 and 94.12 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 221.44 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/221.44 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 221.44 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 20,841.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841.14/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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