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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.34, 241.47 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.34, 241.47 and 125.34 is: 187.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.34 : 241.47 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.34/241.47 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.34x = 241.47 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.34x = 30,265.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265.85/161.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.59

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