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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.23 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.23 and 128.88 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.23 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.23 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.23 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 31,089.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,089.72/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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