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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 240.93 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 240.93 and 137.88 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 240.93 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/240.93 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 240.93 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 33,219.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,219.43/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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