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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.49, 241.63 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.49, 241.63 and 96.26 is: 144.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.49 : 241.63 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.49/241.63 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.49x = 241.63 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.49x = 23,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,259.30/161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.03

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