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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 241.58 and 142.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 241.58 and 142.97 is: 214.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 241.58 = 142.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/241.58 = 142.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 241.58 × 142.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 34,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,537.84/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.27

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