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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 222.80 and 106.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 222.80 and 106.26 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 222.80 = 106.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/222.80 = 106.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 222.80 × 106.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 23,674.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,674.73/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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