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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.95, 223.53 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.95, 223.53 and 103.83 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.95 : 223.53 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.95/223.53 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.95x = 223.53 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.95x = 23,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210.35/161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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