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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 223.39 and 103.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 223.39 and 103.63 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 223.39 = 103.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/223.39 = 103.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 223.39 × 103.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 23,148.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148.54/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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