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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 242.86 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 242.86 and 75.18 is: 112.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 242.86 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/242.86 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 242.86 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 18,258.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,258.21/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.75

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