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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 241.99 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 241.99 and 129.38 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 241.99 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/241.99 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 241.99 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 31,307.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.13/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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