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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 241.83 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 241.83 and 125.43 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 241.83 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/241.83 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 241.83 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 30,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,332.11/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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