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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 223.71 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 223.71 and 140.02 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 223.71 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/223.71 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 223.71 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 31,323.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,323.87/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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