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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 242.12 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 242.12 and 103.64 is: 155.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 242.12 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/242.12 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 242.12 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 25,093.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.32/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.55

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