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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.14 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.14 and 95.50 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.14 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.14 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.14 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 21,214.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214.37/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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