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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.84 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.84 and 136.86 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.84 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.84 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.84 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 30,497.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,497.88/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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