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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 242.40 and 133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 242.40 and 133.12 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 242.40 = 133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/242.40 = 133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 242.40 × 133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 32,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,268.29/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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