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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 240.92 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 240.92 and 137.88 is: 206.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 240.92 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/240.92 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 240.92 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 33,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.05/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.30

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