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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.82 and 100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.82 and 100.23 is: 150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.82 = 100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.82 = 100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.82 × 100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 24,237.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,237.62/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.34

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