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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 223.43 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 223.43 and 102.05 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 223.43 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/223.43 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 223.43 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 22,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799.40/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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