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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.26, 240.03 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.26, 240.03 and 99.30 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.26 : 240.03 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.26/240.03 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.26x = 240.03 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.26x = 23,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,834.98/160.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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