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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.72 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.72 and 108.91 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.72 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.72 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.72 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 24,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,256.31/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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