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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.03, 222.22 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.03, 222.22 and 95.52 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.03 : 222.22 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.03/222.22 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.03x = 222.22 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.03x = 21,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,226.22/161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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