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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.74 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.74 and 89.16 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.74 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.74 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.74 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 21,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,553.54/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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