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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 242.34 and 100.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 242.34 and 100.84 is: 150.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 242.34 = 100.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/242.34 = 100.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 242.34 × 100.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 24,437.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,437.57/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.92

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