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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 241.87 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 241.87 and 120.88 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 241.87 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/241.87 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 241.87 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 29,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237.25/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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