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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 242.64 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 242.64 and 75.09 is: 112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 242.64 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/242.64 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 242.64 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 18,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.84/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.61

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