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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.57 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.57 and 136.82 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.57 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.57 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.57 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 30,452.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,452.03/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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