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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 240.18 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 240.18 and 138 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 240.18 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/240.18 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 240.18 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 33,144.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144.84/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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