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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 222.24 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 222.24 and 109.28 is: 150.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 222.24 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/222.24 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 222.24 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 24,286.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,286.39/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.85

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