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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.14, 239.90 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.14, 239.90 and 99.40 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.14 : 239.90 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.14/239.90 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.14x = 239.90 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.14x = 23,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846.06/160.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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