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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 222.79 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 222.79 and 135.55 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 222.79 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/222.79 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 222.79 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 30,199.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,199.18/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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