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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.87, 221.98 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.87, 221.98 and 94.49 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.87 : 221.98 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.87/221.98 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.87x = 221.98 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.87x = 20,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,973.54/160.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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