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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 75.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.13, 241.72 and 75.63 is: 113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.13 : 241.72 = 75.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.13/241.72 = 75.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.13x = 241.72 × 75.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.13x = 18,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,281.28/161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.46

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