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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161, 222.22 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161, 222.22 and 95.48 is: 131.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161 : 222.22 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161/222.22 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161x = 222.22 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161x = 21,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,217.57/161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.79

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