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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.89 and 100.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.89 and 100.54 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.89 = 100.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.89 = 100.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.89 × 100.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 24,319.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,319.62/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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