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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 242.96 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 242.96 and 134.20 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 242.96 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/242.96 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 242.96 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 32,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,605.23/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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