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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.72 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.72 and 109.68 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.72 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.72 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.72 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 24,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,427.93/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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