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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.65, 242.16 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.65, 242.16 and 89.29 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.65 : 242.16 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.65/242.16 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.65x = 242.16 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.65x = 21,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,622.47/161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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