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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.30 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.30 and 102.15 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.30 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.30 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.30 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 22,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,707.95/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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