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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.73 and 102.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.73 and 102.41 is: 141.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.73 = 102.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.73 = 102.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.73 × 102.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 22,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,809.24/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.29

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