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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.54, 222.77 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.54, 222.77 and 106.25 is: 146.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.54 : 222.77 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.54/222.77 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.54x = 222.77 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.54x = 23,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670.14/161.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.53

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