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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.27, 222.44 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.27, 222.44 and 102.27 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.27 : 222.44 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.27/222.44 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.27x = 222.44 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.27x = 22,748.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,748.94/161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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