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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 222.47 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 222.47 and 102.23 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 222.47 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/222.47 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 222.47 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 22,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.48/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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