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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 241.53 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 241.53 and 88.14 is: 131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 241.53 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/241.53 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 241.53 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 21,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,288.45/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.92

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