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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.84 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.84 and 131.90 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.84 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.84 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.84 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 29,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.15/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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