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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 241.94 and 103.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 241.94 and 103.43 is: 155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 241.94 = 103.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/241.94 = 103.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 241.94 × 103.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 25,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,023.34/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.37

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