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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.61, 241.20 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.61, 241.20 and 99.86 is: 149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.61 : 241.20 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.61/241.20 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.61x = 241.20 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.61x = 24,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.03/160.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.96

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