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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 222.66 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 222.66 and 135.22 is: 186.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 222.66 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/222.66 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 222.66 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 30,108.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,108.09/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.36

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