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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.56 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.56 and 106.08 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.56 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.56 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.56 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 23,609.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,609.16/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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