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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 242.68 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 242.68 and 75.13 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 242.68 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/242.68 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 242.68 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 18,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232.55/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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