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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 243.06 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 243.06 and 125.65 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 243.06 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/243.06 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 243.06 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 30,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.49/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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