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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.12, 222.26 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.12, 222.26 and 138.95 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.12 : 222.26 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.12/222.26 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.12x = 222.26 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.12x = 30,883.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,883.03/161.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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