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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 241.56 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 241.56 and 87.99 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 241.56 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/241.56 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 241.56 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 21,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254.86/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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