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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.60 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.60 and 103.08 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.60 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.60 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.60 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 22,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,945.61/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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