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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 223.19 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 223.19 and 115.20 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 223.19 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/223.19 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 223.19 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 25,711.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,711.49/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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