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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 240.16 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 240.16 and 99.06 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 240.16 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/240.16 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 240.16 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 23,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,790.25/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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