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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 222.24 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 222.24 and 95.59 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 222.24 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/222.24 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 222.24 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 21,243.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,243.92/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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