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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.40, 222.83 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.40, 222.83 and 106.24 is: 146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.40 : 222.83 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.40/222.83 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.40x = 222.83 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.40x = 23,673.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,673.17/161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.67

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