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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 223.41 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 223.41 and 99.82 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 223.41 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/223.41 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 223.41 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 22,300.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.23/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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