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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 242.74 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 242.74 and 129.32 is: 194.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 242.74 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/242.74 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 242.74 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 31,391.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,391.14/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.98

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