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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 222.48 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 222.48 and 103.03 is: 142.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 222.48 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/222.48 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 222.48 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 22,922.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,922.11/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.18

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