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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.66 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.66 and 134.20 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.66 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.66 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.66 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 32,430.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,430.77/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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