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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.29 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.29 and 125.48 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.29 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.29 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.29 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 30,403.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,403.31/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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