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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.89 and 143.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.89 and 143.06 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.89 = 143.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.89 = 143.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.89 × 143.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 31,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,884.81/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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