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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.65 and 105.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.65 and 105.95 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.65 = 105.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.65 = 105.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.65 × 105.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 23,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,588.12/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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