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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 222.30 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 222.30 and 105.85 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 222.30 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/222.30 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 222.30 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 23,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,529.90/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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