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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 222.45 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 222.45 and 133.75 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 222.45 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/222.45 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 222.45 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 29,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752.46/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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