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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 242.03 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 242.03 and 103.51 is: 155.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 242.03 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/242.03 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 242.03 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 25,052.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,052.53/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.31

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