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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 222.72 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 222.72 and 112.25 is: 154.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 222.72 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/222.72 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 222.72 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 25,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,000.32/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.82

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