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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.56, 222.87 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.56, 222.87 and 106.30 is: 146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.56 : 222.87 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.56/222.87 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.56x = 222.87 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.56x = 23,691.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.08/161.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.64

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