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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 241.75 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 241.75 and 135.88 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 241.75 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/241.75 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 241.75 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 32,848.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,848.56/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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