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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 241.52 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 241.52 and 134.06 is: 200.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 241.52 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/241.52 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 241.52 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 32,376.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,376.29/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.69

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