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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 242 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 242 and 89.24 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 242 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/242 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 242 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 21,596.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.08/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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