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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.92, 223.50 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.92, 223.50 and 109.54 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.92 : 223.50 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.92/223.50 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.92x = 223.50 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.92x = 24,482.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.19/161.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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