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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 222.96 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 222.96 and 140.80 is: 194.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 222.96 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/222.96 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 222.96 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 31,392.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,392.77/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.17

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