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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.93 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.93 and 148.56 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.93 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.93 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.93 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 33,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,118.48/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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