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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.63 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.63 and 103.04 is: 142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.63 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.63 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.63 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 22,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,939.80/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.17

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