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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 221.90 and 119.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 221.90 and 119.48 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 221.90 = 119.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/221.90 = 119.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 221.90 × 119.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 26,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512.61/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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