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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 242.19 and 107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 242.19 and 107.32 is: 160.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 242.19 = 107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/242.19 = 107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 242.19 × 107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 25,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,991.83/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.82

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