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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.20 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.20 and 129.12 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.20 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.20 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.20 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 31,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,143.74/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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