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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.74, 241.18 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.74, 241.18 and 99.92 is: 149.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.74 : 241.18 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.74/241.18 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.74x = 241.18 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.74x = 24,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,099.06/160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.93

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