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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 241.92 and 138.84 is: 207.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 241.92 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/241.92 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 241.92 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 33,588.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588.17/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.95

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