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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 222.69 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 222.69 and 111.65 is: 153.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 222.69 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/222.69 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 222.69 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 24,862.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,862.64/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.92

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