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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.20, 221.94 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.20, 221.94 and 136.60 is: 188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.20 : 221.94 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.20/221.94 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.20x = 221.94 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.20x = 30,317.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,317.00/161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.07

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