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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.23 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.23 and 129.63 is: 194.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.23 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.23 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.23 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 31,140.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,140.37/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.49

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