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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 241.68 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 241.68 and 100.76 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 241.68 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/241.68 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 241.68 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 24,351.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,351.68/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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