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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 222.75 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 222.75 and 141.03 is: 194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 222.75 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/222.75 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 222.75 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 31,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,414.43/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.13

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