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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.02 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.02 and 140.87 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.02 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.02 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.02 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 31,415.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,415.71/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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