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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.64, 223.16 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.64, 223.16 and 106.47 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.64 : 223.16 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.64/223.16 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.64x = 223.16 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.64x = 23,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,759.31/161.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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