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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 222.28 and 105.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 222.28 and 105.85 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 222.28 = 105.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/222.28 = 105.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 222.28 × 105.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 23,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.35/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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