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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.07, 239.92 and 99.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.07, 239.92 and 99.23 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.07 : 239.92 = 99.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.07/239.92 = 99.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.07x = 239.92 × 99.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.07x = 23,805.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,805.81/160.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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