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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 240.57 and 143.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 240.57 and 143.14 is: 213.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 240.57 = 143.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/240.57 = 143.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 240.57 × 143.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 34,435.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435.19/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.80

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