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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 241.68 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 241.68 and 89.04 is: 133.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 241.68 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/241.68 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 241.68 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 21,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,519.19/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.43

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