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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.60 and 107.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.60 and 107.66 is: 161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.60 = 107.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.60 = 107.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.60 × 107.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 26,116.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,116.56/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.29

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