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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 223.44 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 223.44 and 140.81 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 223.44 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/223.44 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 223.44 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 31,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.94/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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