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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.68, 240.60 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.68, 240.60 and 129.67 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.68 : 240.60 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.68/240.60 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.68x = 240.60 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.68x = 31,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,196.75/160.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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