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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.09, 220.78 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.09, 220.78 and 128.99 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.09 : 220.78 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.09/220.78 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.09x = 220.78 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.09x = 28,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479.13/160.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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