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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 242.68 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 242.68 and 101.01 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 242.68 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/242.68 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 242.68 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 24,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,513.11/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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