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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.72, 223.02 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.72, 223.02 and 103.52 is: 142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.72 : 223.02 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.72/223.02 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.72x = 223.02 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.72x = 23,087.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,087.03/161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.76

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