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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 222.75 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 222.75 and 106.06 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 222.75 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/222.75 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 222.75 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 23,624.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.33/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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