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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.40 and 134.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.40 and 134.60 is: 201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.40 = 134.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.40 = 134.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.40 × 134.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 32,627.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,627.04/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.45

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