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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 242.90 and 59.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 242.90 and 59.19 is: 88.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 242.90 = 59.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/242.90 = 59.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 242.90 × 59.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 14,376.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.49/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.80

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