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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.08 and 100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.08 and 100.05 is: 149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.08 = 100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.08 = 100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.08 × 100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 24,120.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,120.05/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.83

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