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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 222.27 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 222.27 and 102.84 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 222.27 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/222.27 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 222.27 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 22,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858.69/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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