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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.91 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.91 and 107.94 is: 161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.91 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.91 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.91 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 26,219.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,219.71/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.91

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