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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.86, 223.08 and 112.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.86, 223.08 and 112.62 is: 155.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.86 : 223.08 = 112.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.86/223.08 = 112.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.86x = 223.08 × 112.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.86x = 25,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,123.27/161.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.22

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