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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.99, 241.50 and 97.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.99, 241.50 and 97.27 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.99 : 241.50 = 97.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.99/241.50 = 97.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.99x = 241.50 × 97.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.99x = 23,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490.71/160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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