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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 243.03 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 243.03 and 65.75 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 243.03 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/243.03 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 243.03 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 15,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,979.22/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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