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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.84 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.84 and 99.66 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.84 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.84 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.84 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 24,003.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,003.02/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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