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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.20 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.20 and 136.50 is: 188.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.20 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.20 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.20 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 30,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,330.30/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.27

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