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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.09 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.09 and 112.62 is: 155.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.09 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.09 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.09 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 25,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124.95/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.35

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