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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.90, 223.41 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.90, 223.41 and 138.56 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.90 : 223.41 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.90/223.41 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.90x = 223.41 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.90x = 30,954.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,954.57/161.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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