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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.79, 223.20 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.79, 223.20 and 106.44 is: 146.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.79 : 223.20 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.79/223.20 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.79x = 223.20 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.79x = 23,757.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,757.41/161.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.84

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