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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 243.35 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 243.35 and 97.91 is: 147.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 243.35 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/243.35 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 243.35 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 23,825.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,825.91/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.08

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