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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 242.09 and 106.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 242.09 and 106.65 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 242.09 = 106.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/242.09 = 106.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 242.09 × 106.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 25,818.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,818.90/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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