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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 243.03 and 70.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 243.03 and 70.71 is: 106.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 243.03 = 70.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/243.03 = 70.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 243.03 × 70.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 17,184.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.65/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.08

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