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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 221.99 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 221.99 and 127.76 is: 176.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 221.99 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/221.99 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 221.99 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 28,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,359.69/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.14

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