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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 241.98 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 241.98 and 142.24 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 241.98 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/241.98 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 241.98 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 34,419.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,419.24/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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