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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 222.74 and 103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 222.74 and 103.24 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 222.74 = 103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/222.74 = 103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 222.74 × 103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 22,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,995.68/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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