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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.17 and 102.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.17 and 102.66 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.17 = 102.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.17 = 102.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.17 × 102.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 22,910.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910.63/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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