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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.58 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.58 and 131.63 is: 197.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.58 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.58 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.58 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 31,930.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.81/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.12

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