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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.16 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.16 and 138.38 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.16 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.16 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.16 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 30,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,879.07/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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