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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 242.08 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 242.08 and 106.63 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 242.08 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/242.08 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 242.08 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 25,812.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,812.99/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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