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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.29, 241.28 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.29, 241.28 and 106.41 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.29 : 241.28 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.29/241.28 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.29x = 241.28 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.29x = 25,675.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,675.38/161.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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