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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.34 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.34 and 124.14 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.34 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.34 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.34 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 27,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.29/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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