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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 223.27 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 223.27 and 102.74 is: 141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 223.27 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/223.27 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 223.27 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 22,937.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937.39/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.84

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