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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 241.14 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 241.14 and 128.84 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 241.14 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/241.14 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 241.14 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 31,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,068.48/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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