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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.89 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.89 and 65.75 is: 98.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.89 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.89 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.89 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 15,970.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,970.02/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.59

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