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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.51, 222.81 and 102.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.51, 222.81 and 102.58 is: 141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.51 : 222.81 = 102.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.51/222.81 = 102.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.51x = 222.81 × 102.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.51x = 22,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,854.74/161.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.51

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