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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.26 and 143.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.26 and 143.23 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.26 = 143.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.26 = 143.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.26 × 143.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 31,977.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977.53/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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