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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.89, 223.35 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.89, 223.35 and 106.66 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.89 : 223.35 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.89/223.35 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.89x = 223.35 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.89x = 23,822.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,822.51/161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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