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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.63, 223.04 and 99.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.63, 223.04 and 99.46 is: 137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.63 : 223.04 = 99.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.63/223.04 = 99.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.63x = 223.04 × 99.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.63x = 22,183.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,183.56/161.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.25

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