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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 222.60 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 222.60 and 135.92 is: 186.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 222.60 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/222.60 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 222.60 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 30,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,255.79/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.95

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