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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.64 and 75.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.64 and 75.15 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.64 = 75.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.64 = 75.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.64 × 75.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 18,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234.40/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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