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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 241.18 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 241.18 and 142.10 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 241.18 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/241.18 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 241.18 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 34,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,271.68/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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