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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.28, 240.50 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.28, 240.50 and 130.20 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.28 : 240.50 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.28/240.50 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.28x = 240.50 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.28x = 31,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,313.10/160.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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