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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.35 and 139.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.35 and 139.87 is: 192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.35 = 139.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.35 = 139.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.35 × 139.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 31,239.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239.96/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.95

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