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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.41, 240.60 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.41, 240.60 and 99.35 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.41 : 240.60 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.41/240.60 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.41x = 240.60 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.41x = 23,902.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,902.41/160.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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