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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.93, 222.95 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.93, 222.95 and 137.30 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.93 : 222.95 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.93/222.95 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.93x = 222.95 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.93x = 30,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,610.26/161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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