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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.29, 240.45 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.29, 240.45 and 129.72 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.29 : 240.45 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.29/240.45 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.29x = 240.45 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.29x = 31,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,191.17/160.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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