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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.43 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.43 and 120.38 is: 166.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.43 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.43 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.43 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 26,896.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,896.50/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.14

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