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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 223.03 and 140.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 223.03 and 140.79 is: 194.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 223.03 = 140.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/223.03 = 140.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 223.03 × 140.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 31,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,399.76/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.36

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