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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.22, 240.03 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.22, 240.03 and 99.38 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.22 : 240.03 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.22/240.03 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.22x = 240.03 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.22x = 23,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,854.18/160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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