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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.46, 222.93 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.46, 222.93 and 139.38 is: 192.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.46 : 222.93 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.46/222.93 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.46x = 222.93 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.46x = 31,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,071.98/161.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.44

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