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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 221.85 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 221.85 and 137.70 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 221.85 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/221.85 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 221.85 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 30,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,548.75/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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