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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.73, 221.82 and 94.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.73, 221.82 and 94.39 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.73 : 221.82 = 94.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.73/221.82 = 94.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.73x = 221.82 × 94.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.73x = 20,938.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.46/160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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