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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 242.23 and 70.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 242.23 and 70.13 is: 105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 242.23 = 70.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/242.23 = 70.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 242.23 × 70.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 16,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986.38/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.23

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