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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.08, 241.71 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.08, 241.71 and 137.14 is: 205.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.08 : 241.71 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.08/241.71 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.08x = 241.71 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.08x = 33,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,148.11/161.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.79

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