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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 223.52 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 223.52 and 125.16 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 223.52 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/223.52 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 223.52 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 27,975.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,975.76/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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