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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 240.98 and 132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 240.98 and 132.12 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 240.98 = 132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/240.98 = 132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 240.98 × 132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 31,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,837.62/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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