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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.07 and 140.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.07 and 140.99 is: 194.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.07 = 140.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.07 = 140.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.07 × 140.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 31,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,448.82/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.56

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