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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 242.34 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 242.34 and 131.13 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 242.34 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/242.34 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 242.34 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 31,778.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,778.04/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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