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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.77, 240.72 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.77, 240.72 and 129.99 is: 194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.77 : 240.72 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.77/240.72 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.77x = 240.72 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.77x = 31,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,291.19/160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.63

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