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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.75, 222.60 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.75, 222.60 and 139.88 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.75 : 222.60 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.75/222.60 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.75x = 222.60 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.75x = 31,136.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.18/161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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