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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.05, 222.24 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.05, 222.24 and 95.56 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.05 : 222.24 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.05/222.24 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.05x = 222.24 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.05x = 21,237.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,237.25/161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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