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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 222.28 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 222.28 and 105.89 is: 146.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 222.28 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/222.28 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 222.28 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 23,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,537.23/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.19

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