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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 240.98 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 240.98 and 130.14 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 240.98 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/240.98 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 240.98 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 31,360.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.49/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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