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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.35, 222.59 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.35, 222.59 and 106.01 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.35 : 222.59 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.35/222.59 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.35x = 222.59 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.35x = 23,597.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,597.59/161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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