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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.98 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.98 and 101.24 is: 151.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.98 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.98 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.98 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 24,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,599.30/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.86

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