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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.37, 222.71 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.37, 222.71 and 102.39 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.37 : 222.71 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.37/222.71 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.37x = 222.71 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.37x = 22,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,802.16/161.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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