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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.98 and 105.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.98 and 105.64 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.98 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.98 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.98 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 25,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,562.77/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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