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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 241.53 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 241.53 and 75.50 is: 113.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 241.53 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/241.53 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 241.53 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 18,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,235.52/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.19

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