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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 221.97 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 221.97 and 136.42 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 221.97 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/221.97 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 221.97 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 30,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,281.15/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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