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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.67, 223.09 and 99.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.67, 223.09 and 99.57 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.67 : 223.09 = 99.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.67/223.09 = 99.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.67x = 223.09 × 99.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.67x = 22,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,213.07/161.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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