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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.91, 241.50 and 100.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.91, 241.50 and 100.09 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.91 : 241.50 = 100.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.91/241.50 = 100.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.91x = 241.50 × 100.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.91x = 24,171.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,171.74/160.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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