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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.81, 241.32 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.81, 241.32 and 99.98 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.81 : 241.32 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.81/241.32 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.81x = 241.32 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.81x = 24,127.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,127.17/160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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