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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 223.42 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 223.42 and 99.76 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 223.42 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/223.42 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 223.42 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 22,288.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,288.38/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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