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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.49, 241.80 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.49, 241.80 and 135.61 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.49 : 241.80 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.49/241.80 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.49x = 241.80 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.49x = 32,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,790.50/161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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