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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.06, 222.27 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.06, 222.27 and 87.38 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.06 : 222.27 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.06/222.27 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.06x = 222.27 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.06x = 19,421.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421.52/161.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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