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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.51 and 103.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.51 and 103.99 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.51 = 103.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.51 = 103.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.51 × 103.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 25,218.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,218.27/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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