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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 222.24 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 222.24 and 114.40 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 222.24 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/222.24 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 222.24 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 25,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424.26/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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