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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.78 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.78 and 99.81 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.78 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.78 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.78 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 24,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,032.25/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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