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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.86, 222 and 94.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.86, 222 and 94.47 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.86 : 222 = 94.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.86/222 = 94.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.86x = 222 × 94.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.86x = 20,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,972.34/160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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