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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 241.85 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 241.85 and 135.69 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 241.85 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/241.85 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 241.85 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 32,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.95/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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