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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 221.52 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 221.52 and 131.18 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 221.52 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/221.52 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 221.52 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 29,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058.99/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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