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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.04, 222.24 and 87.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.04, 222.24 and 87.36 is: 120.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.04 : 222.24 = 87.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.04/222.24 = 87.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.04x = 222.24 × 87.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.04x = 19,414.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,414.51/161.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.55

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