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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.35, 240.84 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.35, 240.84 and 138.67 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.35 : 240.84 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.35/240.84 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.35x = 240.84 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.35x = 33,397.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,397.28/161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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