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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.59, 241.14 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.59, 241.14 and 100.10 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.59 : 241.14 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.59/241.14 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.59x = 241.14 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.59x = 24,136.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.91/160.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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