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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 222.26 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 222.26 and 95.54 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 222.26 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/222.26 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 222.26 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 21,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,233.13/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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