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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 242.82 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 242.82 and 75.16 is: 112.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 242.82 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/242.82 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 242.82 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 18,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.35/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.80

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