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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 222.21 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 222.21 and 140.40 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 222.21 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/222.21 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 222.21 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 31,198.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,198.28/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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