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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 221.89 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 221.89 and 144.28 is: 198.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 221.89 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/221.89 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 221.89 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 32,014.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,014.48/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.68

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