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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 223.19 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 223.19 and 114.70 is: 158.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 223.19 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/223.19 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 223.19 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 25,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.89/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.03

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