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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 223.48 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 223.48 and 99.83 is: 137.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 223.48 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/223.48 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 223.48 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 22,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,309.14/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.83

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