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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 132.24 is: 198.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.92 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.92 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.92 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 31,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991.50/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.07

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