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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.82, 221.91 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.82, 221.91 and 94.44 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.82 : 221.91 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.82/221.91 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.82x = 221.91 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.82x = 20,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.18/160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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