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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.04, 239.79 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.04, 239.79 and 99.04 is: 148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.04 : 239.79 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.04/239.79 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.04x = 239.79 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.04x = 23,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,748.80/160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.39

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