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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.51, 221.55 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.51, 221.55 and 94.18 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.51 : 221.55 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.51/221.55 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.51x = 221.55 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.51x = 20,865.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.58/160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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