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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 241.55 and 88.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 241.55 and 88.01 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 241.55 = 88.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/241.55 = 88.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 241.55 × 88.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 21,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,259.76/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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