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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.46, 240.83 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.46, 240.83 and 99.71 is: 149.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.46 : 240.83 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.46/240.83 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.46x = 240.83 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.46x = 24,013.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,013.16/160.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.65

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