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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 241.83 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 241.83 and 89.55 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 241.83 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/241.83 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 241.83 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 21,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,655.88/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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