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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.95, 241.44 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.95, 241.44 and 100.49 is: 150.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.95 : 241.44 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.95/241.44 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.95x = 241.44 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.95x = 24,262.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,262.91/160.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.75

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