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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 241.76 and 131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 241.76 and 131.06 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 241.76 = 131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/241.76 = 131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 241.76 × 131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 31,686.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,686.00/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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