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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.76, 223.44 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.76, 223.44 and 140.32 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.76 : 223.44 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.76/223.44 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.76x = 223.44 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.76x = 31,353.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,353.10/161.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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