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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.07 and 114.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.07 and 114.49 is: 157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.07 = 114.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.07 = 114.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.07 × 114.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 25,424.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,424.05/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.73

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