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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 240.71 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 240.71 and 99.08 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 240.71 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/240.71 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 240.71 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 23,849.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849.31/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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