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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.35, 240.95 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.35, 240.95 and 99.55 is: 149.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.35 : 240.95 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.35/240.95 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.35x = 240.95 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.35x = 23,986.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,986.57/160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.59

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