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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.26, 222.52 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.26, 222.52 and 103.14 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.26 : 222.52 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.26/222.52 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.26x = 222.52 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.26x = 22,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,950.71/161.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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