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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 241.71 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 241.71 and 126.93 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 241.71 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/241.71 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 241.71 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 30,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,679.04/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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