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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.83, 223.03 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.83, 223.03 and 135.61 is: 186.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.83 : 223.03 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.83/223.03 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.83x = 223.03 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.83x = 30,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,245.10/161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.89

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