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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.80, 240.72 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.80, 240.72 and 99.72 is: 149.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.80 : 240.72 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.80/240.72 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.80x = 240.72 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.80x = 24,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,004.60/160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.28

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