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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 241.89 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 241.89 and 103.42 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 241.89 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/241.89 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 241.89 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 25,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,016.95/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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