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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.15, 222.51 and 108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.15, 222.51 and 108.80 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.15 : 222.51 = 108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.15/222.51 = 108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.15x = 222.51 × 108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.15x = 24,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.22/161.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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