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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.30, 239.97 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.30, 239.97 and 99.22 is: 148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.30 : 239.97 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.30/239.97 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.30x = 239.97 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.30x = 23,809.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,809.82/160.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.53

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