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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 222 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 222 and 102.74 is: 141.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 222 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/222 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 222 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 22,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807.17/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.61

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