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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 223.34 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 223.34 and 112.74 is: 155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 223.34 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/223.34 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 223.34 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 25,179.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,179.35/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.50

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