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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.10, 240.28 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.10, 240.28 and 129.35 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.10 : 240.28 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.10/240.28 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.10x = 240.28 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.10x = 31,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080.22/160.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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