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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.48 and 100.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.48 and 100.04 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.48 = 100.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.48 = 100.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.48 × 100.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 24,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156.58/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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