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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.43 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.43 and 96.73 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.43 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.43 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.43 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 23,450.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,450.25/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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