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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 240.45 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 240.45 and 134.28 is: 200.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 240.45 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/240.45 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 240.45 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 32,287.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,287.63/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.35

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