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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.60, 223.02 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.60, 223.02 and 112.59 is: 155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.60 : 223.02 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.60/223.02 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.60x = 223.02 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.60x = 25,109.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,109.82/161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.39

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