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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 240.89 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 240.89 and 136.96 is: 204.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 240.89 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/240.89 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 240.89 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 32,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,992.29/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.59

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