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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 241.13 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 241.13 and 99.54 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 241.13 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/241.13 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 241.13 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 24,001.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001.58/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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