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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.31 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.31 and 99.26 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.31 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.31 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.31 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 23,952.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.38/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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