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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.08 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.08 and 99.48 is: 137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.08 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.08 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.08 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 22,192.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.00/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.29

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