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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 240.87 and 139.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 240.87 and 139.84 is: 208.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 240.87 = 139.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/240.87 = 139.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 240.87 × 139.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 33,683.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.26/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.75

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