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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.50, 223.44 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.50, 223.44 and 138.13 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.50 : 223.44 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.50/223.44 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.50x = 223.44 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.50x = 30,863.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863.77/161.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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