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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.35, 241.98 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.35, 241.98 and 65.14 is: 97.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.35 : 241.98 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.35/241.98 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.35x = 241.98 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.35x = 15,762.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,762.58/161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.69

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