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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.30 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.30 and 128.20 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.30 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.30 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.30 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 30,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,806.46/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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