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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 223.04 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 223.04 and 143.39 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 223.04 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/223.04 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 223.04 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 31,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,980.99/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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