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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.44, 222.75 and 112.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.44, 222.75 and 112.30 is: 154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.44 : 222.75 = 112.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.44/222.75 = 112.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.44x = 222.75 × 112.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.44x = 25,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014.83/161.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.95

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