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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 222.66 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 222.66 and 112.37 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 222.66 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/222.66 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 222.66 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 25,019.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,019.19/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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