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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.41, 222.69 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.41, 222.69 and 112.27 is: 154.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.41 : 222.69 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.41/222.69 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.41x = 222.69 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.41x = 25,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001.41/161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.89

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