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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 222.44 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 222.44 and 102.88 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 222.44 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/222.44 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 222.44 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 22,884.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.63/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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