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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.97, 223.47 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.97, 223.47 and 106.70 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.97 : 223.47 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.97/223.47 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.97x = 223.47 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.97x = 23,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,843.13/161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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