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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 222.03 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 222.03 and 105.78 is: 145.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 222.03 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/222.03 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 222.03 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 23,486.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,486.33/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.87

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