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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 222.81 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 222.81 and 139.67 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 222.81 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/222.81 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 222.81 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 31,119.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,119.87/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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