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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.18, 222.34 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.18, 222.34 and 139.32 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.18 : 222.34 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.18/222.34 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.18x = 222.34 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.18x = 30,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,976.41/161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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