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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.33, 223.04 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.33, 223.04 and 112.56 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.33 : 223.04 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.33/223.04 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.33x = 223.04 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.33x = 25,104.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,104.82/161.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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