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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.21 and 102.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.21 and 102.87 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.21 = 102.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.21 = 102.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.21 × 102.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 22,858.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,858.74/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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