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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.88, 223.44 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.88, 223.44 and 106.62 is: 147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.88 : 223.44 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.88/223.44 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.88x = 223.44 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.88x = 23,823.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,823.17/161.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.17

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