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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.55 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.55 and 88.85 is: 133.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.55 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.55 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.55 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 21,460.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,460.73/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.18

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