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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 241.41 and 88.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 241.41 and 88.79 is: 133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 241.41 = 88.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/241.41 = 88.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 241.41 × 88.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 21,434.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,434.79/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.01

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