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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.22, 222.62 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.22, 222.62 and 112.08 is: 154.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.22 : 222.62 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.22/222.62 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.22x = 222.62 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.22x = 24,951.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951.25/161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.77

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