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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 241.86 and 89.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 241.86 and 89.33 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 241.86 = 89.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/241.86 = 89.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 241.86 × 89.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 21,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,605.35/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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