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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.25 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.25 and 140.39 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.25 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.25 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.25 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 31,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,200.69/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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