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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.71, 223.17 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.71, 223.17 and 106.55 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.71 : 223.17 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.71/223.17 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.71x = 223.17 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.71x = 23,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,778.08/161.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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