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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 240.68 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 240.68 and 130.80 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 240.68 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/240.68 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 240.68 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 31,480.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,480.29/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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