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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 242.33 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 242.33 and 126.83 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 242.33 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/242.33 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 242.33 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 30,733.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,733.50/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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