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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.85, 221.99 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.85, 221.99 and 94.50 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.85 : 221.99 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.85/221.99 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.85x = 221.99 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.85x = 20,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,977.58/160.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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