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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.68, 222.72 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.68, 222.72 and 145.96 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.68 : 222.72 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.68/222.72 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.68x = 222.72 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.68x = 32,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,508.21/161.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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