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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.98, 223.62 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.98, 223.62 and 112.26 is: 154.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.98 : 223.62 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.98/223.62 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.98x = 223.62 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.98x = 25,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,103.86/161.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.98

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