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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.43, 222.77 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.43, 222.77 and 112.34 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.43 : 222.77 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.43/222.77 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.43x = 222.77 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.43x = 25,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,025.15/161.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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