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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 242.19 and 120.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 242.19 and 120.69 is: 181.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 242.19 = 120.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/242.19 = 120.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 242.19 × 120.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 29,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,229.91/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.34

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