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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.47, 222.62 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.47, 222.62 and 106.12 is: 146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.47 : 222.62 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.47/222.62 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.47x = 222.62 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.47x = 23,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,624.43/161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.31

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