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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 223.18 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 223.18 and 138.61 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 223.18 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/223.18 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 223.18 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 30,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,935.30/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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