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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.61, 223 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.61, 223 and 102.58 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.61 : 223 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.61/223 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.61x = 223 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.61x = 22,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,875.34/161.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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