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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.48, 240.45 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.48, 240.45 and 99.44 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.48 : 240.45 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.48/240.45 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.48x = 240.45 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.48x = 23,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,910.35/160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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