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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.11, 240.03 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.11, 240.03 and 99.11 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.11 : 240.03 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.11/240.03 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.11x = 240.03 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.11x = 23,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,788.17/160.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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