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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 240.08 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 240.08 and 99.16 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 240.08 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/240.08 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 240.08 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 23,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,806.33/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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