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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 222.88 and 103.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 222.88 and 103.29 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 222.88 = 103.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/222.88 = 103.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 222.88 × 103.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 23,021.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021.28/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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