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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 242.55 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 242.55 and 136.11 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 242.55 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/242.55 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 242.55 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 33,013.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013.48/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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