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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.07, 222.23 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.07, 222.23 and 102.03 is: 140.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.07 : 222.23 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.07/222.23 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.07x = 222.23 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.07x = 22,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673.62/161.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.77

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