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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 222.21 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 222.21 and 119.70 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 222.21 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/222.21 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 222.21 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 26,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.54/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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