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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 241.56 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 241.56 and 107.02 is: 160.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 241.56 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/241.56 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 241.56 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 25,851.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,851.75/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.55

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