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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 242.22 and 136.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 242.22 and 136.04 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 242.22 = 136.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/242.22 = 136.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 242.22 × 136.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 32,951.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,951.61/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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