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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.73, 223.11 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.73, 223.11 and 106.45 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.73 : 223.11 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.73/223.11 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.73x = 223.11 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.73x = 23,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,750.06/161.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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