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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.53, 240.39 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.53, 240.39 and 129.75 is: 194.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.53 : 240.39 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.53/240.39 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.53x = 240.39 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.53x = 31,190.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,190.60/160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.30

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