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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 223.11 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 223.11 and 115.13 is: 158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 223.11 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/223.11 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 223.11 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 25,685.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,685.54/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.89

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