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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 242.12 and 89.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 242.12 and 89.23 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 242.12 = 89.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/242.12 = 89.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 242.12 × 89.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 21,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604.37/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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