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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 222.91 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 222.91 and 112.61 is: 155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 222.91 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/222.91 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 222.91 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 25,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102.17/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.32

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