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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 221.92 and 109.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 221.92 and 109.22 is: 150.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 221.92 = 109.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/221.92 = 109.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 221.92 × 109.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 24,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236.72/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.49

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