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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 222.80 and 112.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 222.80 and 112.28 is: 154.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 222.80 = 112.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/222.80 = 112.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 222.80 × 112.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 25,015.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,015.98/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.92

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