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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 242.03 and 125.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 242.03 and 125.43 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 242.03 = 125.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/242.03 = 125.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 242.03 × 125.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 30,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,357.82/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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