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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 241.53 and 100.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 241.53 and 100.14 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 241.53 = 100.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/241.53 = 100.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 241.53 × 100.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 24,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186.81/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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