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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 242.12 and 88.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 242.12 and 88.33 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 242.12 = 88.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/242.12 = 88.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 242.12 × 88.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 21,386.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,386.02/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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