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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.52, 222.96 and 103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.52, 222.96 and 103.36 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.52 : 222.96 = 103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.52/222.96 = 103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.52x = 222.96 × 103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.52x = 23,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.15/161.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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