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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.11 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.11 and 111.92 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.11 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.11 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.11 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 24,971.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,971.03/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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