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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.07, 241.43 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.07, 241.43 and 148.10 is: 221.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.07 : 241.43 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.07/241.43 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.07x = 241.43 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.07x = 35,756.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,756.44/161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.99

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