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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.63, 241.10 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.63, 241.10 and 99.88 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.63 : 241.10 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.63/241.10 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.63x = 241.10 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.63x = 24,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,079.36/160.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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