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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.80, 223.20 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.80, 223.20 and 106.54 is: 146.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.80 : 223.20 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.80/223.20 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.80x = 223.20 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.80x = 23,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,779.73/161.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.97

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