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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.32, 222.58 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.32, 222.58 and 112.18 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.32 : 222.58 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.32/222.58 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.32x = 222.58 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.32x = 24,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,969.02/161.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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