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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.12, 239.89 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.12, 239.89 and 99.13 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.12 : 239.89 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.12/239.89 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.12x = 239.89 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.12x = 23,780.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780.30/160.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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