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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.18 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.18 and 99.54 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.18 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.18 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.18 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 22,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,215.09/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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