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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 242.12 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 242.12 and 139.05 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 242.12 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/242.12 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 242.12 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 33,667.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,667.13/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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