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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.66 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.66 and 135.60 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.66 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.66 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.66 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 30,192.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.70/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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