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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.87, 242.35 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.87, 242.35 and 129.06 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.87 : 242.35 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.87/242.35 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.87x = 242.35 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.87x = 31,277.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,277.05/161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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