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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 223 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 223 and 103.28 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 223 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/223 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 223 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 23,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031.44/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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