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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.45 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.45 and 106.76 is: 147.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.45 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.45 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.45 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 23,855.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,855.38/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.34

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