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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.47, 221.45 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.47, 221.45 and 94.98 is: 131.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.47 : 221.45 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.47/221.45 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.47x = 221.45 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.47x = 21,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,032.85/160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.07

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