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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 223.88 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 223.88 and 135.59 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 223.88 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/223.88 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 223.88 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 30,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,354.09/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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