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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.12 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.12 and 114.42 is: 157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.12 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.12 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.12 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 25,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,529.39/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.82

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