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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 241.92 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 241.92 and 135.44 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 241.92 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/241.92 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 241.92 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 32,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.64/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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