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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 222.62 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 222.62 and 131.94 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 222.62 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/222.62 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 222.62 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 29,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,371.82/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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