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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.31, 222.71 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.31, 222.71 and 103.13 is: 142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.31 : 222.71 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.31/222.71 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.31x = 222.71 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.31x = 22,966.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966.45/161.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.37

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