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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 223.03 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 223.03 and 139.57 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 223.03 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/223.03 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 223.03 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 31,128.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128.78/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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