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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.78, 223.31 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.78, 223.31 and 99.69 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.78 : 223.31 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.78/223.31 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.78x = 223.31 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.78x = 22,262.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,262.02/161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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