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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.34 and 100.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.34 and 100.10 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.34 = 100.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.34 = 100.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.34 × 100.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 24,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,156.93/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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