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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.74, 223.14 and 102.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.74, 223.14 and 102.71 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.74 : 223.14 = 102.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.74/223.14 = 102.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.74x = 223.14 × 102.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.74x = 22,919.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,919.52/161.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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