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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 222.53 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 222.53 and 103.07 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 222.53 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/222.53 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 222.53 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 22,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,934.54/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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