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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 242.09 and 70.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 242.09 and 70.12 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 242.09 = 70.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/242.09 = 70.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 242.09 × 70.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 16,974.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.14/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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