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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 241.93 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 241.93 and 65.13 is: 97.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 241.93 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/241.93 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 241.93 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 15,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,756.90/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.64

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