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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 241.52 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 241.52 and 127.04 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 241.52 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/241.52 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 241.52 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 30,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682.70/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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