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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.37, 222.53 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.37, 222.53 and 144.99 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.37 : 222.53 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.37/222.53 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.37x = 222.53 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.37x = 32,263.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.90/161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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