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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 222.80 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 222.80 and 114.88 is: 158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 222.80 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/222.80 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 222.80 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 25,595.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595.26/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.46

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