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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 221.94 and 144.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 221.94 and 144.72 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 221.94 = 144.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/221.94 = 144.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 221.94 × 144.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 32,119.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119.16/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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