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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.08, 240 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.08, 240 and 129.60 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.08 : 240 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.08/240 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.08x = 240 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.08x = 31,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104/160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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