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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 242.58 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 242.58 and 137.54 is: 206.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 242.58 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/242.58 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 242.58 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 33,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.45/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.00

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