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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.16, 222.40 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.16, 222.40 and 102.14 is: 140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.16 : 222.40 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.16/222.40 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.16x = 222.40 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.16x = 22,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,715.94/161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.95

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