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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 241.07 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 241.07 and 95.88 is: 143.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 241.07 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/241.07 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 241.07 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 23,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.03/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.46

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