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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 223.11 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 223.11 and 115.27 is: 158.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 223.11 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/223.11 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 223.11 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 25,717.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717.89/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.90

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