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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.24, 222.45 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.24, 222.45 and 114.62 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.24 : 222.45 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.24/222.45 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.24x = 222.45 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.24x = 25,497.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497.22/161.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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