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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 240.45 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 240.45 and 129.88 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 240.45 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/240.45 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 240.45 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 31,229.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,229.65/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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