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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 242.63 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 242.63 and 131.15 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 242.63 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/242.63 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 242.63 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 31,821.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,821.37/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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