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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 223.32 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 223.32 and 137.44 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 223.32 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/223.32 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 223.32 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 30,693.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693.10/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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