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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 242.48 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 242.48 and 107.52 is: 161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 242.48 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/242.48 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 242.48 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 26,071.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.45/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.37

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