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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.85, 223.61 and 148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.85, 223.61 and 148.89 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.85 : 223.61 = 148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.85/223.61 = 148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.85x = 223.61 × 148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.85x = 33,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,292.55/161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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