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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.01, 222.35 and 133.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.01, 222.35 and 133.67 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.01 : 222.35 = 133.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.01/222.35 = 133.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.01x = 222.35 × 133.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.01x = 29,721.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,721.41/161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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