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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.35, 241.91 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.35, 241.91 and 75.75 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.35 : 241.91 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.35/241.91 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.35x = 241.91 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.35x = 18,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,324.30/161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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