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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.58, 242.12 and 93.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.58, 242.12 and 93.12 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.58 : 242.12 = 93.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.58/242.12 = 93.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.58x = 242.12 × 93.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.58x = 22,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546.21/161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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