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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.45, 222.57 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.45, 222.57 and 135.14 is: 186.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.45 : 222.57 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.45/222.57 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.45x = 222.57 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.45x = 30,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,078.11/161.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.30

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