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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.05, 241.54 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.05, 241.54 and 131.89 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.05 : 241.54 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.05/241.54 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.05x = 241.54 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.05x = 31,856.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856.71/161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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