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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 223.32 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 223.32 and 102.77 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 223.32 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/223.32 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 223.32 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 22,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.60/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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