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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.06, 240.39 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.06, 240.39 and 99.31 is: 149.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.06 : 240.39 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.06/240.39 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.06x = 240.39 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.06x = 23,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873.13/160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.15

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