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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 241.59 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 241.59 and 106.32 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 241.59 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/241.59 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 241.59 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 25,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.24/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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