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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.72, 240.78 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.72, 240.78 and 99.88 is: 149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.72 : 240.78 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.72/240.78 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.72x = 240.78 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.72x = 24,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.11/160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.63

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