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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.25, 222.68 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.25, 222.68 and 102.35 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.25 : 222.68 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.25/222.68 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.25x = 222.68 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.25x = 22,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789.67/161.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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