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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.71, 221.81 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.71, 221.81 and 94.35 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.71 : 221.81 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.71/221.81 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.71x = 221.81 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.71x = 20,927.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,927.77/160.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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