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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.54, 221.50 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.54, 221.50 and 94.12 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.54 : 221.50 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.54/221.50 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.54x = 221.50 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.54x = 20,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,847.58/160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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