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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.09, 222.13 and 119.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.09, 222.13 and 119.57 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.09 : 222.13 = 119.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.09/222.13 = 119.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.09x = 222.13 × 119.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.09x = 26,559.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,559.49/161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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