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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 242.68 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 242.68 and 89.43 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 242.68 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/242.68 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 242.68 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 21,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,702.87/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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