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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.82, 223.22 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.82, 223.22 and 103.50 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.82 : 223.22 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.82/223.22 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.82x = 223.22 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.82x = 23,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,103.53/161.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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