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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 240.22 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 240.22 and 129.92 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 240.22 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/240.22 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 240.22 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 31,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,208.96/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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