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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 222.96 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 222.96 and 141.88 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 222.96 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/222.96 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 222.96 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 31,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,633.56/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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