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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.36, 222.70 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.36, 222.70 and 106.18 is: 146.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.36 : 222.70 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.36/222.70 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.36x = 222.70 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.36x = 23,646.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,646.29/161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.54

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