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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.09 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.09 and 135.37 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.09 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.09 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.09 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 30,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,199.69/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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