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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 241.65 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 241.65 and 106.32 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 241.65 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/241.65 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 241.65 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 25,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,692.23/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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