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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.35 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.35 and 115.13 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.35 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.35 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.35 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 25,714.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,714.29/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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