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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.44 and 108.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.44 and 108.84 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.44 = 108.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.44 = 108.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.44 × 108.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 24,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.81/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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