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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.01, 220.99 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.01, 220.99 and 129.03 is: 178.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.01 : 220.99 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.01/220.99 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.01x = 220.99 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.01x = 28,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,514.34/160.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.20

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