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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.60 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.60 and 148.95 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.60 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.60 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.60 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 33,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.27/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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