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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.99, 223.47 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.99, 223.47 and 99.77 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.99 : 223.47 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.99/223.47 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.99x = 223.47 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.99x = 22,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,295.60/161.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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