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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 222.66 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 222.66 and 138.21 is: 190.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 222.66 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/222.66 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 222.66 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 30,773.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,773.84/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.31

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