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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 239.81 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 239.81 and 99.14 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 239.81 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/239.81 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 239.81 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 23,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773.07/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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