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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 243.24 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 243.24 and 89.90 is: 135.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 243.24 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/243.24 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 243.24 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 21,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.28/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.00

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