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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.64 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.64 and 129.32 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.64 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.64 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.64 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 31,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.56/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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