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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 240 and 99.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 240 and 99.30 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 240 = 99.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/240 = 99.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 240 × 99.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 23,832
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,832/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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