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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.14, 222.13 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.14, 222.13 and 114.37 is: 157.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.14 : 222.13 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.14/222.13 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.14x = 222.13 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.14x = 25,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405.01/161.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.66

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