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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 242.13 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 242.13 and 131.25 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 242.13 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/242.13 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 242.13 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 31,779.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,779.56/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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