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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.11, 222.07 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.11, 222.07 and 134.79 is: 185.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.11 : 222.07 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.11/222.07 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.11x = 222.07 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.11x = 29,932.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,932.82/161.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.79

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