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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 241.01 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 241.01 and 140.87 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 241.01 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/241.01 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 241.01 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 33,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,952.30/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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