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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.18 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.18 and 106.54 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.18 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.18 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.18 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 23,777.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,777.60/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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