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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 221.64 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 221.64 and 94.20 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 221.64 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/221.64 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 221.64 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 20,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.49/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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