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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 239.96 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 239.96 and 154.15 is: 229.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 239.96 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/239.96 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 239.96 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 36,990.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,990.97/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.78

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