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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.34 and 65.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.34 and 65.42 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.34 = 65.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.34 = 65.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.34 × 65.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 15,853.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,853.88/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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