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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 242.16 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 242.16 and 139.84 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 242.16 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/242.16 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 242.16 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 33,863.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,863.65/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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