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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.49 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.49 and 108.90 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.49 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.49 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.49 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 24,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,229.44/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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