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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 242.59 and 96.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 242.59 and 96.79 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 242.59 = 96.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/242.59 = 96.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 242.59 × 96.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 23,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480.29/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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