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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 223.49 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 223.49 and 102.90 is: 142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 223.49 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/223.49 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 223.49 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 22,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.61/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.06

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