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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.70 and 103.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.70 and 103.31 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.70 = 103.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.70 = 103.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.70 × 103.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 24,968.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,968.30/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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