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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 242.37 and 107.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 242.37 and 107.55 is: 161.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 242.37 = 107.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/242.37 = 107.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 242.37 × 107.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 26,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,066.89/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.19

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