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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 241.27 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 241.27 and 128.62 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 241.27 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/241.27 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 241.27 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 31,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032.13/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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