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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 221.87 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 221.87 and 94.35 is: 130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 221.87 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/221.87 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 221.87 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 20,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,932.96/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.20

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