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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.14 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.14 and 140.15 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.14 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.14 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.14 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 31,131.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,131.11/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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