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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.02, 222.28 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.02, 222.28 and 125.96 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.02 : 222.28 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.02/222.28 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.02x = 222.28 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.02x = 27,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,998.39/161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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