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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.62, 223.06 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.62, 223.06 and 103.42 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.62 : 223.06 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.62/223.06 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.62x = 223.06 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.62x = 23,068.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,068.87/161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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