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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 241.94 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 241.94 and 134.68 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 241.94 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/241.94 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 241.94 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 32,584.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,584.48/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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