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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.20 and 100.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.20 and 100.59 is: 150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.20 = 100.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.20 = 100.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.20 × 100.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 24,362.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,362.90/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.82

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