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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 222.81 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 222.81 and 114.97 is: 158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 222.81 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/222.81 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 222.81 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 25,616.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,616.47/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.50

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