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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.45 and 133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.45 and 133.14 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.45 = 133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.45 = 133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.45 × 133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 29,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,617.33/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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