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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.40 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.40 and 94.93 is: 130.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.40 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.40 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.40 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 21,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.95/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.97

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