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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.48 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.48 and 94.11 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.48 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.48 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.48 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 20,841.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,841.90/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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