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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.28, 222.72 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.28, 222.72 and 109.44 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.28 : 222.72 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.28/222.72 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.28x = 222.72 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.28x = 24,374.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.48/161.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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