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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.96, 223.48 and 106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.96, 223.48 and 106.72 is: 147.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.96 : 223.48 = 106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.96/223.48 = 106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.96x = 223.48 × 106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.96x = 23,849.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849.79/161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.26

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