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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 222.15 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 222.15 and 136.48 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 222.15 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/222.15 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 222.15 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 30,319.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,319.03/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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