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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.87, 243.01 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.87, 243.01 and 137.97 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.87 : 243.01 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.87/243.01 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.87x = 243.01 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.87x = 33,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,528.09/161.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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