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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 242.07 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 242.07 and 125.23 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 242.07 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/242.07 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 242.07 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 30,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,314.43/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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