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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 223.02 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 223.02 and 114.96 is: 158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 223.02 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/223.02 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 223.02 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 25,638.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638.38/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.81

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