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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.66, 222.94 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.66, 222.94 and 106.38 is: 146.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.66 : 222.94 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.66/222.94 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.66x = 222.94 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.66x = 23,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.36/161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.71

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