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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 240.86 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 240.86 and 99.72 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 240.86 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/240.86 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 240.86 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 24,018.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,018.56/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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