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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 241.83 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 241.83 and 88.03 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 241.83 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/241.83 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 241.83 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 21,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288.29/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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