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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.66, 221.71 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.66, 221.71 and 94.27 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.66 : 221.71 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.66/221.71 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.66x = 221.71 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.66x = 20,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,900.49/160.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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