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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.84, 223.04 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.84, 223.04 and 148.88 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.84 : 223.04 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.84/223.04 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.84x = 223.04 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.84x = 33,206.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,206.20/161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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