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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.70, 223.15 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.70, 223.15 and 106.47 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.70 : 223.15 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.70/223.15 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.70x = 223.15 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.70x = 23,758.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,758.78/161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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