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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.19, 222.41 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.19, 222.41 and 103.01 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.19 : 222.41 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.19/222.41 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.19x = 222.41 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.19x = 22,909.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909.60/161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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