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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 242.07 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 242.07 and 131.34 is: 196.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 242.07 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/242.07 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 242.07 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 31,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,793.47/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.99

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