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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 222.88 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 222.88 and 106.32 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 222.88 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/222.88 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 222.88 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 23,696.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,696.60/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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