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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 242.94 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 242.94 and 75.29 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 242.94 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/242.94 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 242.94 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 18,290.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290.95/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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