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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.65, 241.48 and 100.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.65, 241.48 and 100.16 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.65 : 241.48 = 100.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.65/241.48 = 100.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.65x = 241.48 × 100.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.65x = 24,187.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187.14/160.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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