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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 241.28 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 241.28 and 135.54 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 241.28 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/241.28 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 241.28 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 32,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703.09/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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