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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.53, 222.99 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.53, 222.99 and 106.27 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.53 : 222.99 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.53/222.99 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.53x = 222.99 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.53x = 23,696.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.62/161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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