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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.10, 222.36 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.10, 222.36 and 105.09 is: 145.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.10 : 222.36 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.10/222.36 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.10x = 222.36 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.10x = 23,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,367.81/161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.05

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