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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 242.08 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 242.08 and 135.92 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 242.08 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/242.08 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 242.08 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 32,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,901.96/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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