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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.27 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.27 and 111.99 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.27 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.27 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.27 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 24,892.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,892.02/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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