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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.06 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.06 and 136.50 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.06 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.06 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.06 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 30,311.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,311.19/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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