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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 220.88 and 145.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 220.88 and 145.48 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 220.88 = 145.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/220.88 = 145.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 220.88 × 145.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 32,133.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,133.62/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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