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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.42, 222.81 and 109.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.42, 222.81 and 109.04 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.42 : 222.81 = 109.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.42/222.81 = 109.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.42x = 222.81 × 109.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.42x = 24,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,295.20/161.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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