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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 223.10 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 223.10 and 99.53 is: 137.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 223.10 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/223.10 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 223.10 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 22,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,203.53/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.33

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