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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.05 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.05 and 134.16 is: 184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.05 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.05 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.05 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 29,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,924.39/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.92

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