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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.39, 222.63 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.39, 222.63 and 102.27 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.39 : 222.63 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.39/222.63 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.39x = 222.63 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.39x = 22,768.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,768.37/161.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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