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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.81, 242.91 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.81, 242.91 and 107.00 is: 160.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.81 : 242.91 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.81/242.91 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.81x = 242.91 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.81x = 25,990.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990.16/161.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.63

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