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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.94, 223.54 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.94, 223.54 and 136.02 is: 187.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.94 : 223.54 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.94/223.54 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.94x = 223.54 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.94x = 30,405.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,405.91/161.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.76

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