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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 242.02 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 242.02 and 141.20 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 242.02 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/242.02 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 242.02 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 34,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.22/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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