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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.84, 241.28 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.84, 241.28 and 100.04 is: 150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.84 : 241.28 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.84/241.28 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.84x = 241.28 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.84x = 24,136.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,136.69/160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.07

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