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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.17, 241.88 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.17, 241.88 and 88.09 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.17 : 241.88 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.17/241.88 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.17x = 241.88 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.17x = 21,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,306.77/161.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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