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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 241.48 and 107.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 241.48 and 107.02 is: 160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 241.48 = 107.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/241.48 = 107.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 241.48 × 107.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 25,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,843.63/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.43

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