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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 241.25 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 241.25 and 124.83 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 241.25 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/241.25 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 241.25 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 30,114.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.61/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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