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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 240.93 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 240.93 and 145.76 is: 217.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 240.93 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/240.93 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 240.93 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 35,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,116.75/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.86

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