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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.07, 221.83 and 148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.07, 221.83 and 148.92 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.07 : 221.83 = 148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.07/221.83 = 148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.07x = 221.83 × 148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.07x = 33,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034.92/161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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