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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 242.06 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 242.06 and 134.09 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 242.06 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/242.06 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 242.06 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 32,456.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,456.85/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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