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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.49, 241.93 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.49, 241.93 and 128.99 is: 193.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.49 : 241.93 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.49/241.93 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.49x = 241.93 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.49x = 31,206.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206.55/161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.24

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