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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 222.66 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 222.66 and 137.16 is: 188.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 222.66 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/222.66 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 222.66 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 30,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,540.05/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.83

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