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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.56 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.56 and 69.72 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.56 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.56 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.56 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 16,841.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,841.56/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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