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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.35, 222.56 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.35, 222.56 and 134.70 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.35 : 222.56 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.35/222.56 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.35x = 222.56 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.35x = 29,978.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,978.83/161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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