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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.05, 222.26 and 95.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.05, 222.26 and 95.56 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.05 : 222.26 = 95.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.05/222.26 = 95.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.05x = 222.26 × 95.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.05x = 21,239.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,239.17/161.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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