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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.48, 222.99 and 111.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.48, 222.99 and 111.71 is: 154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.48 : 222.99 = 111.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.48/222.99 = 111.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.48x = 222.99 × 111.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.48x = 24,910.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,910.21/161.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.26

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