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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.57, 223.03 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.57, 223.03 and 102.61 is: 141.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.57 : 223.03 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.57/223.03 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.57x = 223.03 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.57x = 22,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.11/161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.64

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