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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 240.80 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 240.80 and 131.92 is: 197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 240.80 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/240.80 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 240.80 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 31,766.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,766.34/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.11

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