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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.75, 240.91 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.75, 240.91 and 99.77 is: 149.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.75 : 240.91 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.75/240.91 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.75x = 240.91 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.75x = 24,034.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,034.14/160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.51

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