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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.08 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.08 and 102.60 is: 141.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.08 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.08 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.08 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 22,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,888.01/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.54

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