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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.64 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.64 and 105.94 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.64 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.64 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.64 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 23,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,585.66/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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