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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 242.04 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 242.04 and 131.40 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 242.04 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/242.04 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 242.04 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 31,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.06/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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