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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.52 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.52 and 139.30 is: 192.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.52 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.52 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.52 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 30,997.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,997.04/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.10

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