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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.25, 221.27 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.25, 221.27 and 129.06 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.25 : 221.27 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.25/221.27 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.25x = 221.27 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.25x = 28,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,556.46/160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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