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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.88, 222.07 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.88, 222.07 and 94.51 is: 130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.88 : 222.07 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.88/222.07 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.88x = 222.07 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.88x = 20,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,986.73/160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.45

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