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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.38 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.38 and 105.83 is: 146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.38 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.38 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.38 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 23,532.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,532.83/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.04

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