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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.71 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.71 and 141.06 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.71 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.71 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.71 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 34,095.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,095.61/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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