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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.39 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.39 and 106.03 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.39 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.39 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.39 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 23,579.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,579.18/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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