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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 241.80 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 241.80 and 88.22 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 241.80 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/241.80 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 241.80 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 21,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,332.41/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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