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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.51 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.51 and 106.02 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.51 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.51 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.51 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 23,590.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590.51/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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