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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.89, 240.93 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.89, 240.93 and 128.76 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.89 : 240.93 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.89/240.93 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.89x = 240.93 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.89x = 31,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022.15/160.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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