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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 241.90 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 241.90 and 143.76 is: 215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 241.90 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/241.90 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 241.90 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 34,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.18/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.88

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