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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.78 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.78 and 106.27 is: 146.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.78 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.78 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.78 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 23,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674.67/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.65

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