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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 242.91 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 242.91 and 131.75 is: 197.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 242.91 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/242.91 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 242.91 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 32,003.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003.39/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.65

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