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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 241.89 and 65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 241.89 and 65 is: 97.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 241.89 = 65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/241.89 = 65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 241.89 × 65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 15,722.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,722.85/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.54

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