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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.91, 223.61 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.91, 223.61 and 109.69 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.91 : 223.61 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.91/223.61 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.91x = 223.61 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.91x = 24,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527.78/161.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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