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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.69, 223.03 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.69, 223.03 and 103.51 is: 142.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.69 : 223.03 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.69/223.03 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.69x = 223.03 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.69x = 23,085.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,085.84/161.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.78

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